Seanad debates
Tuesday, 10 June 2003
Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.
Of course there is more to be done and there are modifications in some areas. I note that there is an ongoing discussion regarding Justice and Home Affairs. While great progress has been made, thanks to the contribution of the working group chaired by Deputy John Bruton in the area of immigration and the fight against serious cross-border crime and bio-terrorism, this is an area where we must pool our sovereignty and resources. However, it does not necessarily mean that we should pool all our sovereignty. Where military alliances are concerned, naturally the member state must have its own definition of its power within that area.
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